Description
Sidekick Slide Motorola Q700, Factory Refurbished, T-Mobile branded, GSM unlocked
Factory refurbished Sidekick Slide, Motorola Q700, T-Mobile branded and GSM unlocked, reconditioned to close-to-new working order with the slide mechanism and QWERTY keyboard tested. This is the page most Motorola Sidekick searches land on, and the refurbished grade suits parts dealers, enthusiasts, and productions that need a working-looking unit without paying for a sealed box.
The Sidekick Slide, built by Motorola as the Q700, was T-Mobile's late-2007 compact entry in the Sidekick line and the first Sidekick with a slide-up screen instead of the swivel. It keeps the full QWERTY keyboard, the Danger platform's always-on email, AOL, Yahoo, MSN, and ICQ instant messaging, and the MySpace mobile app, and adds a 1.3 MP camera, Bluetooth, a microSD slot, a speakerphone, and a music player for MP3, WMA, and AAC files. The radio is quad-band 2G GSM 850/900/1800/1900.
Collector shops, retro-tech resellers, and prop houses buy the Sidekick Slide from TG Wireless because complete Sidekick units are rarely offered to the trade, and the Motorola-built Slide is the odd one out in the family.
Key specifications
| Model | T-Mobile Sidekick Slide, Motorola Q700 |
|---|---|
| Network status | T-Mobile branded, GSM unlocked |
| Released | November 2007, T-Mobile USA |
| Form factor | Slide-up screen over a full QWERTY keyboard |
| Camera | 1.3 MP |
| Cellular | Quad-band 2G GSM 850/900/1800/1900 with EDGE data; no 3G, no LTE |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, mini-USB |
| Memory | microSD slot |
| Software | Danger OS: email, AOL/Yahoo/MSN/ICQ instant messaging, web browser, MySpace mobile, calendar, picture caller ID, games, myFaves |
| Media | Music player for MP3, WMA, and AAC |
| In the box (New listing, as stated) | Handset, battery, charger, carry case, hands-free headset, USB cable, T-Mobile postpaid box |
Condition: Factory Refurbished
Factory refurbished units have been reconditioned to close-to-new working order. They are not brand new and may show light signs of handling. TG tests and grades each unit before it ships. Tell your account manager whether you need units with the original box and accessories or handset-only packs; the mix varies by lot.
Network and compatibility
The Sidekick Slide is a 2G GSM phone with EDGE data and no 3G or LTE radio. T-Mobile retired its 2G GSM network on August 3, 2026, and all US 3G networks closed in 2022, so it gets no service from any US carrier today. The Danger data service behind its email, messaging, web, and downloads was shut down in 2011, so those functions do not work anywhere. See the network status line in the table for the lock state. Realistic uses are collecting, display, props, parts, and export voice and SMS where GSM is still live and the unit is unlocked.
Resale fit
- Collector and retro-tech shops completing a Sidekick lineup with the Motorola-built Slide.
- Film, TV, and photo productions needing a correct 2007 T-Mobile messaging phone.
- Export voice and SMS use in markets where 2G GSM is still live, for unlocked units.
- Parts and display stock for Q700 keyboards, slides, and batteries.
Ordering from TG Wireless
TG Wireless sells to the trade. Pricing is shown to approved dealer accounts, and your account manager confirms availability, quantities, and grade mix before invoicing. Orders typically ship within 24 hours of order placement by FedEx, UPS, or DHL, within the United States and internationally. TG Wireless's 12-month warranty applies, with coverage and RMA handling per your order documentation. Resellers with a valid resale certificate are not charged sales tax. The FAQ covers account setup and shipping questions.
